RSVP - Van or Vic for Inaugural OSGeo BC Meeting November 15
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Kyle, Martin
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Hello Everyone: I am reminding everyone about the inaugural meeting of the
British Columbia Chapter of OSGeo (http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/British_Columbia_Chapter)
that will be: Thursday November 15, 2007 From 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM You have two locations to choose from as they will be linked
by video conference and teleconference. Sierra Systems Vancouver: 1177 West Hastings, Suite 2500,
Vancouver, BC Sierra Systems The agenda for this first meeting may not be the same as subsequent
meetings as we will need to spend time forming the chapter, its charter, and
terms of reference. 11:00 – 12:00 PM Chapter Formation -
Introductions -
Define -
Chapter Chair and Vice-chair
elections 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch provided by Sierra Systems (please RSVP to Martin Kyle) -
Future lunch sponsors -
Eat and talk 1:00 – 1:45 PM Committee Work -
Formation of 3 committees (TBD based
on result of Chapter Charter) -
Define Committee Charters and Terms
of Reference -
Committee Chair and Vice-chair
elections 1:45 – 2:00 PM -
Committee Reports -
Next Meeting Charter: a document that focuses on the strategic purpose
and requirements of the organizations – who, what, and why. Terms of Reference: a view on charter information that conveys
operational planning – how, when and where. For your information, the following wiki topic at osgeo.org
describes the guidelines for chapter formation: http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Local_Chapter_Guidelines The guidelines mention 5 steps in the formation of the
chapter… 1) "OSGeo Chapter" should self-organize (for
instance in the OSGeo wiki, via OSGeo mailing list, etc), seeking to determine
if a critical mass of interest exists to justify a chapter. DONE 2) "OSGeo Chapter" should prepare a mission and
objectives indicating the scope of the planned chapter (geographic or linguistic
extent for instance). PENDING: subject of first meeting…initial draft on
wiki 3) “OSGeo Chapter” should propose an official
representative to liaise with the OSGeo Board. If accepted by the board, the
representative will be an officer of OSGeo. TBD: subject of first meeting in election of chapter Chair/Vice-chair 4) “OSGeo Chapter” should submit an official
expression of interest to form a chapter to the OSGeo board, listing initial
members, mission, representative and other supporting information. TBD: first responsibility of elected Chair 5) The OSGeo board shall then consider passing a motion
forming the chapter, and designating the liason officer. TBD: out of our hands! LOGISTICS: As for the meeting, we are planning on having the two
locations linked by video conference for the first hour, lunch will be in the separate
locations, initially coordinated by representatives of the two Sierra offices
(in the future by other lunch sponsors), the committee meetings will occur in 6
meeting rooms linked by teleconference (i.e. 3 in Vancouver, 3 in Victoria). We
will all gather back in the video conference facility to wrap up for the last
15 minutes. RSVP: If possible, please provide your intention of attending this
meeting to MartinKyle(at)SierraSystemsD0tC0m by Friday November 9, 2007 so that
we can have good numbers for ordering lunch and ensuring that the space
requirements will be met. Please indicate Vancouver or Victoria. I hope to see you all there! Martin Martin Kyle Tel
604.688.1371 ----Notice Regarding Confidentiality---- |
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